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Topic: Canon EF 100-400 f/4-5.6L IS [CR2] (Read 33038 times)

Now that the EF 24-70 f/2.8L has been redone, the most requested lens to be replaced with a new version is the Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS. A few patents exist for a new 100-400, you can see them here and here.

The lens isn’t for an immediate announcement, as we’re told they may be waiting for Nikon to announce the much needed replacement to their 80-400.

We’re told 2 designs currently exist for the lens, and at least one of them has a zoom ring instead of the polarizing “push/pull”. The lens is also said to be weather sealed, slightly faster starting at f/4, a bit heavier than the current version and has the latest and greatest IS system.

This lens could also be considered the IS replacement for the EF 400 f/5.6L, especially if it’s better optically. I’m sure this point may not be what a lot of people wanted to read.

No mention of a timeframe for an announcement. I suspect it’ll be after the 200-400.

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This is one lens I'll definitely pre-order, if it becomes a reality... I really like my current 100-400mm, the push-pull is fine (and the new lens definitely need to be an extending zoom of some sort to preserve the relatively compact size), but weather sealing, better IS, and a bit more sharpness would be very welcome!

To help keep my spending in check I only buy a new lens or gadget just after a new version has been released. What I've gotten so far is 580exII, 16-35II, 70-200II and 600RT's. The 100-400 II is definitely on my list.

the current version cost around 1300 euro.. so can we expect the new one will cost 2600 euro?

yeah, cost is the big question for me. The last rumor here mentioned a $3k price tag (yikes).

after just taking the plunge on a used one of the current model 2 days ago (haven't even received shipment yet), my stomach lurched a bit at seeing the title of this post... but frankly, if the new version is priced anywhere in the $3k neighborhood I doubt mk1 used prices will be affected much

I used mine on Friday and the IS system just flat stinks compared to even the old version of the 70-200. I lost about 90% of the shots I would have gotten with my 70-200 at the same focal lengths and shutter speeds.

I don't mind the push-pull, but the handling of the current 100-400 is the pits. The most comfortable place to put your hand is on the locking ring and focus ring meaning your constantly messing up focus while zooming. The focus ring should be on the very end like it is on the 70-200, and the locking ring shouldn't move the focus ring.

I used mine on Friday and the IS system just flat stinks compared to even the old version of the 70-200. I lost about 90% of the shots I would have gotten with my 70-200 at the same focal lengths and shutter speeds.

I don't mind the push-pull, but the handling of the current 100-400 is the pits. The most comfortable place to put your hand is on the locking ring and focus ring meaning your constantly messing up focus while zooming. The focus ring should be on the very end like it is on the 70-200, and the locking ring shouldn't move the focus ring.

That is not my experience now. Before AFMA though, I was very unhappy with my shots using the 100-400. However, I shot 400 odd pictures on Saturday most of a hawk while doing AFMA. I shot about 200 after I was happy with the AFMA and all were hand shot with my 100-400 on the 5D3. All those came out sharp. I put up a few images yesterday that you can check. The link is http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=7576.msg138751#msg138751.

I hold the lens under the tripod mount as I feel that is the most balanced location for me.

I used mine on Friday and the IS system just flat stinks compared to even the old version of the 70-200. I lost about 90% of the shots I would have gotten with my 70-200 at the same focal lengths and shutter speeds.

I don't mind the push-pull, but the handling of the current 100-400 is the pits. The most comfortable place to put your hand is on the locking ring and focus ring meaning your constantly messing up focus while zooming. The focus ring should be on the very end like it is on the 70-200, and the locking ring shouldn't move the focus ring.

That is not my experience now. Before AFMA though, I was very unhappy with my shots using the 100-400. However, I shot 400 odd pictures on Saturday most of a hawk while doing AFMA. I shot about 200 after I was happy with the AFMA and all were hand shot with my 100-400 on the 5D3. All those came out sharp. I put up a few images yesterday that you can check. The link is http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=7576.msg138751#msg138751.

I hold the lens under the tripod mount as I feel that is the most balanced location for me.

This had nothing to do with AF, it had to do with IS being pretty darned worthless on this lens, at least compared to more modern lenses.